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I sat down with Chris Beck, the founder of Innovative 3D Manufacturing in Franklin, Indiana, and the line that stuck with me was simple. Everything he owns is leveraged into this company. That is what skin in the game actually looks like, and it is the reason his team shows up at 2 a.m. on a Sunday when a job is on the line. Innovative is one of the few shops built around metal additive, laser powder bed fusion, with a full CNC machine shop bolted right alongside it. Chris started in 2017 with two engineers and a plan for ten printers and ten people. Today he is running 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, a handful of wire EDMs, and 32 employees out of a brand new 30,000 square foot facility, and last month they shipped more than 20,000 metal parts. What I loved about this story is how unglamorous the middle was. Chris bootstrapped the whole thing with no private equity, and he spent years running equipment himself and chasing what he calls 4,000 rabbit holes trying to find work that would pay for million dollar printers. He watched private equity backed competitors dump 30 to 50 million into the same idea and end up with their machines at auction two years later. The difference, he will tell you, is that his people care because they have something to protect. We get into the parts of additive that actually make money. The three boxes a part has to check, why qualification is the real bottleneck for the whole industry, and how his machining and foundry backgrounds let him design parts that come off the printer 80 percent finished. If you have ever wondered whether metal additive is a real business or a science project, Chris makes the case as clearly as anyone I have talked to. We also get into his team. Why he mostly will not hire book smart engineers, how he keeps his culture free of bad seeds, and the small perks that matter more to his guys than a raise. This one is a masterclass in grit. What's Covered in this Episode (1:19) Introducing Chris Beck and Innovative 3D Manufacturing (3:42) A snapshot of the shop: 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, wire EDMs, and 32 employees (6:04) DN Solutions and Kennametal SVM 4100 giveaway and the IMTS scavenger hunt (6:45) From Purdue and the big automakers to a small Okuma machine tool distributor (8:15) The lowest paying offer that taught him the most, and why wearing every hat mattered (10:55) Quoting turnkey lines and cycle times, then moving into sales (11:55) A wire EDM dream, a twelve year detour through financial services, and his own brokerage (14:40) Getting pulled back into manufacturing and starting 3D printing and rapid prototyping (17:34) Flipping from prototyping to production and shipping more than 20,000 parts a month (19:21) The Job Shops Workshop and networking reception at IMTS (20:21) Has industry caught up to additive? (Acceptance versus qualification) (20:58) Where additive already wins: implants, space and rocket, and GE's fuel nozzles (23:14) The defense qualification maze and the firearms market printing a million suppressors (25:25) Running 100+ prototype jobs a month, 400+ NDAs, and the fast make program (30:28) Design freedom and the three boxes a part has to check to be a good additive candidate (32:48) Why qualification is the real bottleneck, AMS 7032, and America Makes (34:55) Kennametal's Next Level Shop and the bike giveaway at IMTS 2026 (35:58) What finally cracked sales: one foot in the door and relentless past performance (38:51) Building a team of farm kid problem solvers over book smart engineers (41:21) Old school hours, tryout Saturdays, and keeping the culture free of bad seeds (50:16) What turned the tide: surviving, staying flexible, and bootstrapping without private equity (53:22) Skin in the game, profit sharing, and the small perks his guys value more than a raise (58:17) The machining edge and vertical integration that let him ship parts 80 percent as printed Resources Mentioned MakingChips Giveaway IMTS Kennametal America Makes Renishaw DN Solutions Connect with Chris Beck Innovative 3D Manufacturing Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Email Chris directly at chris.beck@innovative3dm.com
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into the 2026 NCAA Tournament as March Madness kicks off! From Purdue's stunning Big Ten Tournament title run turning them into a #2 overall seed, to five Big Ten teams landing top-4 seeds and the conference's elite guard play, this episode breaks down the biggest storylines, key trends (like hot offenses predicting deep runs), and our no-compromise "sheet of integrity" brackets. Will Nebraska finally break through? Can Michigan cut down the nets? Get our full predictions, upsets, and Final Four calls before tip-off!
The 2025–26 college basketball season is already shaping up with shocking upsets, breakout stars, and emerging national title contenders. In this video, we break down the Top 40 NCAA basketball teams based on early performance, roster strength, efficiency metrics, and standout wins. From Purdue at number one to Texas at number forty, we highlight the teams climbing the rankings, those underperforming, and the players making an early-season impact.https://theresourcenexus.com/college-basketball-rankings/Whether you're looking for feast week insights, potential NCAA Tournament sleepers, or a quick guide to the current CBB landscape, this breakdown gives you all the context you need. Don't miss key notes on top wins, standout players, and which programs are exceeding expectations.Watch, subscribe, and stay ahead of the rankings as the 2025–26 season unfolds!Hashtags:#CollegeBasketball #NCAABasketball #Top25 #Top40CBB #PurdueBasketball #Gonzaga #CBBRankings #MarchMadness #BasketballAnalysis #CollegeHoops #NCAATournament #BasketballBreakdown #CBB2025 #NCAABreakdown #FeastWeek
Join the court-side chaos with Tyler Huck and Chris Marler as they usher in a new era of "Fourth and Wrong." Through the lens of Alabama's heart-stopping victory over UNC, we unfold the strategic ballet that is college hoops. We analyze the pivotal shots and coaching chess moves that could've altered the outcome, offering our listeners a courtside seat to the tactical nuances that make the game electric. From Purdue's powerhouse performance to the controversial whistles that sway the fate of games, we've got your insider look at what shapes the collegiate basketball landscape.The episode takes a slam dunk into the multifaceted world of college athletics, where drafting talents across varying sports becomes an art form. Hear tales of those under-the-radar baseball gems and towering 'project' athletes like the 6'9" pitcher who set scouts abuzz. Could DJ Burns make a leap to the NFL? We dissect the financial temptations against the backdrop of grueling physical adjustments. As March Madness builds, we spotlight the NCAA basketball tournament. Switching gears, we celebrate the power of women's basketball, as Iowa and LSU deliver a showdown worthy of the history books. Caitlin Clark dazzles, and we're here to amplify the hype and push for the in-depth journalism that the women's game richly deserves. And while we're shattering backboards, let's talk Damian Lillard and the unfair flak athletes catch for having passions beyond the court. So, lace up your sneakers, hit play, and let's embark on this wild ride through the thrilling world of college sports, where every play is more than just a game—it's a story waiting to be told.Support the show4th and Wrong is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FourthAndWrongPodFollow the guys on X: Chris Marler: https://twitter.com/VernFunquistCFBTyler Huck: https://twitter.com/TylerHuck
From the Southland to the Big 10, we have you covered. From Purdue to Rutgers, the Big 10 is the deepest conference. But the Big East might provide the best day-to-day excitement with improved DePaul and Marquette. Kentucky strikes a new look in the SEC. The American is poised to scoop up at-large bids. Louisiana Tech's Kenny Lofton Jr. takes us back to the late 1980s. Texas Southern's win over Florida might finally get the SWAC out of play-in games.
In September 2019, Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy to protect itself from 2,600 lawsuits for its role in fueling the U.S. overdose crisis. Author and activist Ryan Hampton served as the co-chair of the official creditors committee that acted as a watchdog during the process—one of only four victims to act as representatives of big insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmacies. Though Hampton originally believed that holding Purdue to account would be enough to right the scales of justice, he soon came to learn that, no matter what the media said, Purdue did not do this alone. Hampton argues they were in fact aided and abetted by the very systems that were supposed to protect Americans. Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis is Ryan Hampton's look into what happened behind closed doors—the story of a broken system that failed to protect people over profits, and let millions of lives be destroyed by the opioid crisis. From Purdue's bankruptcy proceedings to the company's eventual restructuring and the evasion of true accountability, Unsettled is also the untold story of how a group of determined ordinary people tried to see justice done against the odds and in the face of brutal opposition from powerful institutions. Join us for Ryan Hampton's inside account of Purdue Pharma's role in the overdose crisis—and for a chilling exposé of those who circumvented justice. SPEAKERS Ryan Hampton Addiction Recovery Advocate; Author, Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis; Twitter @RyanForRecovery In Conversation with Beth Macy Journalist; Author In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 6th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In September 2019, Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy to protect itself from 2,600 lawsuits for its role in fueling the U.S. overdose crisis. Author and activist Ryan Hampton served as the co-chair of the official creditors committee that acted as a watchdog during the process—one of only four victims to act as representatives of big insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmacies. Though Hampton originally believed that holding Purdue to account would be enough to right the scales of justice, he soon came to learn that, no matter what the media said, Purdue did not do this alone. Hampton argues they were in fact aided and abetted by the very systems that were supposed to protect Americans. Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis is Ryan Hampton's look into what happened behind closed doors—the story of a broken system that failed to protect people over profits, and let millions of lives be destroyed by the opioid crisis. From Purdue's bankruptcy proceedings to the company's eventual restructuring and the evasion of true accountability, Unsettled is also the untold story of how a group of determined ordinary people tried to see justice done against the odds and in the face of brutal opposition from powerful institutions. Join us for Ryan Hampton's inside account of Purdue Pharma's role in the overdose crisis—and for a chilling exposé of those who circumvented justice. SPEAKERS Ryan Hampton Addiction Recovery Advocate; Author, Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis; Twitter @RyanForRecovery In Conversation with Beth Macy Journalist; Author In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 6th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Audio] Nanoelectronic Modeling: From Quantum Mechanics and Atoms to Realistic Devices
This presentation discusses the consequences of Alloy Disorder in unstrained strained AlGaAs nanowiresRelationship between dispersion relationship and transmission in perfectly ordered wiresBand folding in Si nanowiresTranmisison in disordered wires – relationship to an approximate bandstructreReminder of the origin of bandstructure and bandstructure engineeringLocalization of wavefunctionsLearning Objectives:Alloy wires are NOT smooth“Conduction band edge” flucatuates locallyDispersion changes Transmission and Density of states show localization effects
[Audio] Nanoelectronic Modeling: From Quantum Mechanics and Atoms to Realistic Devices
This presentation the effects of line edge roughness on graphene nano ribbon (GNR) transitors..Learning Objectives:GNR TFET Simulation pz Tight-Binding Orbital Model 3D Schrödinger-Poisson Solver Device Simulation Structure Optimization (Doping, Lg, VDD) LER => Localized Band Gap States LER => Performance Deterioration Outlook and Challenges Ripples Scattering More Accurate Bandstructure Model Dissipative Scattering (Electron-Phonon)
[Audio] Nanoelectronic Modeling: From Quantum Mechanics and Atoms to Realistic Devices
This presentation discusses the consequences of Alloy Disorder in strained InGaAs Quantum Dots Reminder of the origin of bandstructure and bandstructure engineeringWhat happens when there is disorder?Concept of disorder in the local bandstructureConfiguration noise, concentration noise, clusteringLearning Objectives:Device-to-device fluctuations in nanostructures may be significant even if the shape and size of the quantum dots remain perfectly controlled.Configuration noise, concentration noise and clustering in perfectly size and shape controlled quantum dots can lead to optical transition fluctuations that should be experimentally relevant.
Outline:Basic Transport Equations Gridding and finite differencesDiscretizing equations and boundary conditions Conclusion
Outline:Derivation of SRH formulaApplication of SRH formula for special casesDirect and Auger recombinationConclusion
OutlineContinuity EquationExample problems Conclusion
Outline:Measurement of mobilityHall Effect for determining carrier concentrationPhysics of diffusionConclusions
Outline:Potential, field, and chargeE-k diagram vs. band-diagramBasic concepts of donors and acceptorsConclusion
Outline:Law of mass-action & intrinsic concentration Statistics of donors and acceptor levelsConclusion
Outline:Non-equilibrium systemsRecombination generation eventsSteady-state and transient responseDerivation of R-G formulaConclusion
Outline:Carrier concentrationTemperature dependence of carrier concentrationMultiple doping, co-doping, and heavy-dopingConclusion
Outline:E-k diagram/constant energy surfaces in 3D solidsCharacterization of E-k diagram: BandgapCharacterization of E-k diagram: Effective MassConclusions
Outline:Schrodinger equation in periodic U(x)Bloch theoremBand structureProperties of electronic bandsConclusions
Outline:Time-independent Schrodinger EquationAnalytical solution of toy problemsBound vs. tunneling statesConclusionsAdditional Notes: Numerical solution of Schrodinger Equation
Outline:Properties of electronic bandsE-k diagram and constant energy surfacesConclusions
Outline:Rules of filling electronic statesDerivation of Fermi-Dirac Statistics: three techniquesIntrinsic carrier concentrationConclusion
Outline:Calculation of density of statesDensity of states for specific materialsCharacterization of Effective MassConclusions
Outline:Why do we need quantum physicsQuantum conceptsFormulation of quantum mechanicsConclusions
Outline:Volume & surface issues for BCC, FCC, Cubic latticesImportant material systemsMiller indices ConclusionsHelpful software tool: Crystal Viewer in the ABACUS tool suite.
Outline:Course information Current flow in semiconductors Types of material systems Classification of crystals